When to Call a Doctor or Nurse

You are feeling confused, dizzy, overly tired or weak

You notice yellowing of your eyes or skin

You have redness, pain or sores in your mouth

Your heartbeat feels unusual or irregular

You have been unable to eat or drink in the past 24 hours

You have been nauseated or vomiting for more than 24 hours

Your bowels do not move for 2-3 days

You have diarrhea (loose, watery stool) for more than 24 hours

You have blood in your urine or in your stools (either bright red or black bowel movements) Please note that Iron supplements may turn your stools very dark in color.

You have any vaginal bleeding or discharge that is unusual for you

You have a nose bleed that does not stop after 20 minutes

You have pain that is not controlled by your current medication

You notice any changes in your IV catheter, including a change in the appearance of the line, redness, drainage, swelling or pain. If you are unable to flush external catheter ports, or the catheter becomes dislodged or leaks

You have an oral temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38.1 degrees C) or higher (DO NOT take Tylenol or aspirin until you speak with your doctor or nurse)

You have signs and symptoms of an infection. These include shaking and/or chills, a burning feeling when urinating, a cough, sore throat, a general feeling of tiredness or "flu-like" symptoms, or fever.